Inventory Coordinator

The Opportunity

In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Lexington, MA

Shift: Monday - Friday (1st shift)

Hourly pay range: $26.00 - $28.00

Benefits:

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Wellness programs
• Eligible for medical coverage starting day 1

Time Off

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company-paid holidays
• Choice holidays

Financial Well-Being

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Tuition assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan discount

What We're Looking For

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory management, material handling, warehouse operations, or supply chain support
• At least 1 year of experience in a lead, coordinator, team-support, or operational coordination role
• Experience in laboratory, pharmaceutical, biotech, manufacturing, or regulated environments preferred
• Experience coordinating sourcing, procurement, inventory replenishment, and material management activities preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and reporting functions preferred
• Knowledge of SAP, Oracle, or other ERP/inventory management systems
• Experience with barcode scanning systems, handheld devices

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Strong communication, organization, and customer service skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate daily operational activities
• Previous experience in a GMP, GLP, or ISO-regulated environment strongly desired

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications

• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt or Green Belt
• Experience with hazardous materials shipping and receiving requirements

How You Will Thrive and Create an Impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate daily inventory, stockroom, and material management activities to support customer operations.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage replenishment activities, and help prevent stockouts of critical materials.
• Coordinate sourcing efforts and work with suppliers on order status, lead times, and material availability.
• Oversee the storage, handling, and distribution of laboratory consumables, chemicals, reagents, and other critical materials.
• Support inventory control processes, including cycle counts, inventory audits, and discrepancy resolution.
• Track and analyze inventory and operational metrics, maintaining accurate documentation and reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, GMP/GLP, and customer-specific requirements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customer stakeholders regarding inventory and material management activities.
• Coordinate communication between Avantor teams, suppliers, and customer departments to resolve operational issues.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and cross-training of team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.